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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Washington, D.C.? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $179. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Washington, D.C..$180 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 7, returning Tue, Jul 14.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Buffalo Niagara on Tue, Jul 7, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, Jul 14, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $180, select.

Washington, D.C..$199 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 19, returning Sat, Aug 22.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Buffalo Niagara on Wed, Aug 19, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Baltimore Washington International on Sat, Aug 22, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $199, select.

Washington, D.C..$220 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 29, returning Sun, Aug 2.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Buffalo Niagara on Wed, Jul 29, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Baltimore Washington International on Sun, Aug 2, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $220, select.

Washington, D.C..$224 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 3, returning Tue, Sep 8.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Buffalo Niagara on Thu, Sep 3, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Washington Dulles on Tue, Sep 8, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $224, select.

Washington, D.C..$231 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 11, returning Wed, Sep 2.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Buffalo Niagara on Tue, Aug 11, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Washington Dulles on Wed, Sep 2, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $231, select.

Washington, D.C..$238 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jul 25, returning Sat, Aug 1.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from Buffalo Niagara on Sat, Jul 25, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Washington Dulles on Sat, Aug 1, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $238, select.

Washington, D.C..$238 per passenger.Departing Sat, Oct 17, returning Sat, Oct 24.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from Buffalo Niagara on Sat, Oct 17, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Washington Dulles on Sat, Oct 24, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $238, select.

Washington, D.C..$238 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 26, returning Mon, Nov 2.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from Buffalo Niagara on Mon, Oct 26, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Washington Dulles on Mon, Nov 2, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $238, select.

Washington, D.C..$238 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 4, returning Wed, Nov 18.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from Buffalo Niagara on Wed, Nov 4, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Washington Dulles on Wed, Nov 18, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $238, select.

Washington, D.C..$238 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jun 20, returning Sun, Jun 21.Round-trip flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departing from Buffalo Niagara on Sat, Jun 20, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with American Airlines departing from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, Jun 21, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $238, select.

Washington, D.C..$238 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 8, returning Tue, Jul 14.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from Buffalo Niagara on Wed, Jul 8, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Washington Dulles on Tue, Jul 14, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $238, select.

Washington, D.C..$239 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 26, returning Wed, Sep 2.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from Buffalo Niagara on Wed, Aug 26, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Washington Dulles on Wed, Sep 2, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $239, select.

Washington, D.C..$246 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 30, returning Sun, Jul 5.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from Buffalo Niagara on Tue, Jun 30, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Washington Dulles on Sun, Jul 5, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $246, select.

Washington, D.C..$251 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 17, returning Tue, Dec 1.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departing from Buffalo Niagara on Tue, Nov 17, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound direct flight with United departing from Washington Dulles on Tue, Dec 1, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $251, select.

Washington, D.C..$257 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 16, returning Thu, Sep 17.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Buffalo Niagara on Tue, Jun 16, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Baltimore Washington International on Thu, Sep 17, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $257, select.

Washington, D.C..$260 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 26, returning Wed, Aug 26.Round-trip flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departing from Buffalo Niagara on Wed, Aug 26, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departing from Baltimore Washington International on Wed, Aug 26, arriving in Buffalo Niagara.Price includes taxes and charges.From $260, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Buffalo Niagara to Washington, D.C.

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Buffalo Niagara to Washington, D.C. flights are currently cheapest in July.

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Buffalo to Washington, D.C.: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$179
Cheapest month to fly	July
Average flight time	1 hr, 22 mins
Most popular airline	American Airlines
Average flights per week	204

Finding cheap flights from Buffalo Niagara to Washington, D.C.: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Washington, D.C.?

There are 5 airports in Washington, D.C.: Washington Ronald Reagan, Camp Springs Andrews AFB, Washington Dulles, Baltimore Washington International, and Manassas.

How much are round-trip flights from Buffalo Niagara to Washington, D.C.?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Buffalo Niagara to Washington, D.C. is $179. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Buffalo Niagara to Washington, D.C.?

1 hour and 22 minutes is the average flight time from Buffalo Niagara to Washington, D.C..

Which airlines fly direct from Buffalo Niagara to Washington, D.C.?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United fly direct from Buffalo Niagara to Washington, D.C..

How many flights are there a week from Buffalo Niagara to Washington, D.C.?

There are 204 flights per week flying from Buffalo Niagara to Washington, D.C., as of June 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Buffalo Niagara to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest month to fly from Buffalo Niagara to Washington, D.C. is usually July.

What's the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.?

If you're flying from Buffalo Niagara Airport, the cheapest airport near Washington, D.C. is Baltimore Washington International – which is 43.6 km away from the center of Washington, D.C.. We've found flights to this airport from $179.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Washington, D.C. on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, July 7, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Washington, D.C.?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Washington, D.C. but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Washington, D.C.?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington, D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Washington, D.C.?

In June, the average temperature is usually around 22°C. July is typically the warmest month in Washington, D.C., when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -4°C. The rainiest month is September.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Buffalo Niagara Airport to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, Frontier Airlines and American Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Washington, D.C..

Flying from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Washington DC: what you need to know

Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Washington DC.
Buffalo (the location of Buffalo Niagara International Airport) and Washington DC share the same timezone — UTC-4.
With 25 flights a week between the two airports, Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is the busiest route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 05:13. If you're eager to make the most of your day before leaving, the last flight from BUF to DCA is with American Airlines at 17:53.
To avoid rushing for your BUF to Washington DC flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Start your trip at BUF and go straight to Washington DC without any layovers. When booking a direct Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Washington DC ticket, here's where your plane could land:
- Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
- Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
You can choose from a variety of carriers that operate direct flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Washington DC, such as:
The journey from central Buffalo to BUF takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometers in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Washington DC? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to BUF:
75.46% of flights that depart Buffalo Niagara International Airport make it to their destination on time.
BUF is located at Genesee Street.

How to find the cheapest flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Washington DC

$87 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Washington DC flight. A round-trip ticket right now is $179. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Book one month before traveling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from BUF to Washington DC.
May is the best month for landing a fantastic deal on Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Washington DC tickets. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from BUF to Washington DC.
Snag an affordable flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Washington DC with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is around 8 kilometers from the center of Washington DC. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 15 minutes.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there using public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel close to DCA if you have a late flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Washington DC. Settle into one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Pick up a Ronald Reagan National Airport rental car and explore Washington DC and beyond with your own wheels. Thrifty, Sixt and Dollar are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Ronald Reagan National Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from BUF to Washington DC can help you lock in the lowest rate.
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Once your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Washington DC has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city center in about 50 minutes by car. Central Washington DC is roughly 56 kilometers from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Following your BUF to Washington DC flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to IAD. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and be on your way in a flash.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Booking your ride one week before your arrival at IAD can help you lock in a better rate.
Washington Dulles International Airport can be found at 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

Hop off your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Washington DC and head for your hotel or jump right into sightseeing. Central Washington DC is around 48 kilometers from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and typically takes 50 minutes to reach by car.
The journey will take you around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Book a hotel near BWI and get from baggage claim to your bed in a snap. Whether you have a late BUF to Washington DC flight or just want a stress-free arrival, these accommodation options bring comfort closer to you:
Begin your journey without worrying about how to arrive at your destination with a Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport rental car. Find your perfect set of wheels with trusted companies here like Dollar, Thrifty and Budget.
Plan ahead and pocket the savings. Book your vehicle from BWI two weeks before your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Washington DC to access the best deals.

Best time to go to Washington DC

Travel to Washington DC during peak season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Washington DC during low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Lock in a Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Washington DC plane ticket with a departure in July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BUF to Washington DC in January when temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).

More about Washington DC

When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Washington DC right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Washington DC:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. The White House, White House Historical Association and National Mall are leading attractions which should be on any good Washington DC itinerary.

Explore more of United States

New York is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Washington DC. Around 322 kilometers away to the north-east, check out popular attractions including Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Philadelphia is another standout destination in United States and is around 193 kilometers north-east of Washington DC. No trip is complete without visiting Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.